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THE NCPQ REVIEW PROCESS
A major part of the NCPQ's mission is to identify high-quality school-to-work
curriculum in the field of education. In pursuit of this goal, NCPQ is seeking
to review curriculum products appropriate for use in programs at various
levels--secondary through adult. The materials we consider must reflect the
following:
- Skills needed in high-wage and high-skill occupations, new and emerging
occupations, technology-intensive careers, or curricula addressing new or
recently adopted industry skill standards
- Curricula which addresses the use of basic or academic skills and
competencies (such as those proposed by the SCANS report) taught in an
occupational or work context
- Curriculum and instructional products which reflect work-based learning
opportunities, and which are used primarily in youth apprenticeship,
cooperative education, and internship programs
- Curricula with integrated vocational-technical and academic content such
as materials developed cooperatively by vocational and academic instructors
- Career planning and development curricula designed to enhance
school-to-work transitions
Materials sent to the NCPQ undergo a two-stage review. Phase I, conducted by
National Consortium staff, includes a preliminary review of all products using
the Standards and Indicators formulated by the National Task Force of the NCPQ.
Phase II calls upon the talents of experts nationwide, including other
curriculum developers, practitioners, and members of industry.
Phase I
The Phase I review will provide a general indication of the extent to which the
curriculum or instructional product reflects the quality standards. For each
product submitted, the nominator will receive a completed Phase I Review
Feedback Form. This feedback may be helpful in considering the curriculum for
adoption, making revisions and enhancements, and guiding future curriculum
development efforts designed to expand or supplement the initial curriculum.
Phase II
Materials receiving high scores on the Phase I review will be forwarded to the
NCPQ's Panel of Reviewers. This Phase II review will consist of an in-depth
assessment of the product by three to five experts, whose selection is based on
their familiarity with both the content and instructional design of the
product.
Comprehensive Product Profiles will be prepared and disseminated nationally for
products emerging from the Phase II review. The Product Profiles will provide
instructors, administrators, curriculum specialists, and teams with detailed
information on the product and its content, instructional design features,
format, and availability.
How To Submit Material
If you are interested in submitting curriculum or instructional products,
please contact Linda Heal or Barbara Dougherty for the Submittal Application
Form.
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